SSP Scholarships in Karnataka 2023-24: Eligibility Criteria, Application Process, Benefits & Contact Details

The SSP scholarship program in Karnataka is a state-funded initiative aimed at providing financial aid to students from diverse backgrounds. The SSP scholarships are available for students at different education levels, from pre-matric to post-doctoral studies. The program is managed through an online portal, making it convenient for students to apply and track their applications in real time.

The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) scholarship program in Karnataka offers financial aid to residents from class I to those pursuing post-doctoral studies. It includes various scholarships for pre-matric and post-matric students administered by different government departments. The program aims to support students in need of financial assistance, regardless of caste, category, or gender. You can also read here some of the other scholarships like MahaDBT Scholarship 2023-24: Important Dates, Application Process, Schemes, Eligibility & Other Details

What is the SSP Scholarship 2024?

The SSP scholarship program was launched by the Government of Karnataka to streamline the process of awarding scholarships to students. It ensures transparency in the application and disbursement of scholarship funds. The scholarships are offered by various departments, including the Social Welfare Department, Tribal Welfare Department, and Department of Minority Welfare, among others.

SSP Scholarship Highlights 2024:

Here are the outlined major highlights of the SSP scholarships for the benefit of the students given below table:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	SSP Scholarship
Name of the Portal	State Scholarship Portal (SSP)
Portal URL	ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
Types of Scholarship	Pre-Matric Scholarships Post-Matric Scholarships Fee Reimbursement Schemes
Academic Year	2023-2024
Number of Departments offering a Scholarship	7
Beneficiaries	Domicile students of Karnataka belonging to categories such as SC/ST/BC/Minorities
Benefits	Variable Benefits
Application Process	Online
Application Timeline	From February to June (Extended till July)

SSP Scholarship 2023 – List of Scholarships:

Name of the Scholarship	Department
Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students	Social Welfare Department
Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students	Tribal Welfare Department
Vidyasiri Scholarship	Backward Classes Welfare Department
Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students
Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Department of Minority Welfare
Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities
Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering SC/ST Students	Department of Technical Education
Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students	Department of Medical Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin	Karnataka State Brahmin Development Board

Who Can Apply for the SSP Scholarship?

Applicants must be residents of Karnataka to be eligible for an SSP scholarship. They must also meet specific criteria based on the scholarship they are applying for, such as income limits, academic performance, and community affiliation. Eligibility criteria vary for each scholarship, so applicants must review them carefully before applying.

SSP Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarships	Eligibility
Post-matric Scholarship for ST	The student must be a Karnataka resident. In the previous final examination, the student must have received at least 50% or equivalent grades. The annual family income of the student should be INR 2.5 lakh or less.
Vidyasiri Scholarship	The student must be a Karnataka resident and belong to one of the SC/ST or Minority communities. During the academic year, the student must attend 75% of the classes. The annual income of a SC/ST family must be INR 2 lakh or less. OBC families must have an annual income of INR 1 lakh or less.
Post-matric Scholarship for Backward Classes	Students must be Karnataka residents and belong to the Backward Classes. They must be pursuing post-matriculation studies. They must have received at least 50% (for category 1) and 60% (for categories 2A, 3A, and 3B) in the previous examination. A family’s annual income must be less than INR 2.5 lakh.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	The student must be a Karnataka resident.  Student must be in Class 11, 12, graduate, postgraduate, technical or vocational courses, M.Phil or Ph.D. Students must have at least 50% or equivalent grades in the previous final examination The total annual income of a student should not exceed INR 2.5 lakh. Students must be members of a minority group (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Zoroastrian/Parsi).
Merit cum Means Scholarship	The student must be a Karnataka resident. The student must be in Class 9. Students must have received 55% or equivalent in Class 8 (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST students). The family’s total income must be less than INR 2.5 lakhs.
Engineering and Diploma Engineering Fee Reimbursement for SC/ST	The student must be a Karnataka resident. The annual family income of a student should range between INR 2.5 lakh and INR 10 lakh. Scholarship for Military Service: Parents of ST/SC students must be in the Army/Navy/Airforce or work as JCO/NCO/Lower rank.
Fee Reimbursement for SC/ST Medical	The student must be a Karnataka resident. The annual family income of the student must range between INR 2.5 lakh and INR 10 lakh.
Karnataka State Brahmin Post-Matric Scholarship	The student must be a Karnataka resident and a member of the Brahmin community. The student’s family income should be less than INR 8 lakh. Students must have obtained at least 50% or equivalent grades in the previous final examination.

How to Apply for the SSP Scholarship?

The application process for SSP scholarships involves creating an account on the SSP portal and completing the scholarship application online. Applicants must upload the required documents and submit their applications within the specified timeline. The process includes e-attestation of documents, which can be done through the SSP portal.

SSP Scholarship Documents Required:

Applicants must upload several documents to support their scholarship applications, including Student SAT ID/College, Registration Number, Student’s Mobile Number, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Study Certificate, Previous Year Marks Sheet, E-attestation Numbers, Eligible Fee Receipt, Bonafide Certificate, SSLC/ 10th Marks Card, Aadhaar Number of Student and Parents, PUC Registration Number (first-year degree courses), Disability Card Number issued by GOI for Differently-Abled Students, EWS Certificate (Applicable for only Brahmin category students), Number in the Student’s Name Starting with RD, Recent Salary Slip/ Certificate (In case of student parents working in State/Central Government), and others. These documents are essential for verifying the eligibility of applicants and ensuring the transparent disbursement of scholarship funds.

SSP Scholarship 2024 Selection Criteria:

SSP Scholarship recipients are selected based on their financial needs. The program aims to assist deserving students from SC/ST, OBC, EBC, and minority groups in pursuing higher education. Selection criteria include family income and preference given to older children in families with the same income.

SSP Scholarship Last Date:

The last dates to apply for SSP Scholarships vary for each department. Applicants need to check the last date for the scholarship they are interested in and submit their applications before the deadline. The status of each department’s scholarships is also provided to help applicants plan their application submissions.

Departments	Last Date	Status
Social Welfare Department	March 23, 2024	Open
Tribal Welfare Department	May 20, 2024	Open

SSP Scholarship Benefits:

The SSP scholarships offer various benefits, including fee reimbursement, hostel fees, food and accommodation, maintenance allowance, and other financial assistance. The funds are directly deposited into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring timely and efficient distribution of scholarship funds.

Name of the Scholarship	Award Details
Post-matric Scholarship for SC Students	Fee reimbursement and hostel fees
Post-matric Scholarship for ST Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities
Fee Reimbursement for Backward Classes Students	Fee reimbursement
Fee Reimbursement for Medical SC/ST Students
Vidyasiri Scholarship	Food and accommodation
Fee Reimbursement for Engineering and Diploma in Engineering SC/ST Students	Fee reimbursement and defense scholarship
Post-Matric Scholarship for Backward Classes Students	Group A students will receive INR 3500 per annum Group B students will receive INR 3350 per annum Group C students will receive INR 2100 per annum Group D students will receive INR 1600 per annum
Merit cum Means Scholarship for Minorities	Fee reimbursement (INR 12,000 per annum) and hostel fee
Post-matric Scholarship for Karnataka State Brahmin	Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 for hostellers  and INR 550 per month for day scholars

SSP Scholarship – Contact Details:

Applicants can contact the respective departments for SSP scholarship-related queries using the provided phone numbers and email addresses. These contacts can help applicants resolve issues and get information about the scholarship program.

• Tribal Welfare Department – (080)-22261789
• Department of Technical Education – (080)-22356949
• Department of Social Welfare – 9480843005/ 9844251221/ 8073406449 
• Department of Minority Welfare – (080)-22535931; Email: gokdomssp2020@gmail.com
• Department of Backward Classes Welfare – 805077004/805077005 | Email ID: bcwd.scholarship@karnataka.gov.in

SSP Scholarship Status

Candidates can track the status of their SSP scholarship application by providing a few details. These are the following steps to check the SSP scholarship status:

• Step 1: Candidates should visit the SSP portal scholarship website.
• Step 2: On the home page, they should click the ‘track student scholarship status’ button. 
• Step 3: Candidates must enter their SATS ID, select the fiscal year, and click the search button.
• Step 4: They can now check the status of their SSP scholarship application.

Conclusion:

The SSP scholarship program in Karnataka offers a range of scholarships to support students in pursuing their education. The program aims to assist students from diverse backgrounds and ensure transparency in the disbursement of scholarship funds. By providing financial assistance to deserving students, the SSP scholarship program contributes to the development of a skilled and educated workforce in Karnataka.